New tax break for homebuyers today
Congress expands the homebuyer tax credit to as much as 6500 for current buyers and 8000 for first timers, with a House vote 403 to 12 sending the bill to President Obama for signature as part of stimulus efforts. The measure extends unemployment benefits and broadens tax relief for struggling businesses.
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Climate talks scaled back as Copenhagen deadline looms
European officials say a nonbinding political deal may replace a full treaty to curb greenhouse gases. Nations would pledge emissions cuts and funding for developing countries, with leaders signing off in Copenhagen while details stretch into another year. The move follows U.S. congressional gridlock and expires the Kyoto Protocol in 2012.
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UN rethinks Afghanistan role amid deadly attack
The United Nations plans to relocate about 600 foreign staff from Afghanistan or to secure compounds after a Taliban assault. The move, described as temporary, aims to protect personnel and continues a regional drawdown that may curb international aid and development work.
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Elephant on Oklahoma road shocks couple near exit
A 29 year old female elephant escaped from Family Fun Circus at Garfield County Fairgrounds and nearly caused a crash on US 81. A married couple swerved to avoid the elephant and sideswiped the animal, leaving the SUV damaged while the elephant received treatment for a broken tusk and leg wound. The elephant was later taken to Oklahoma State University for a follow up.
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Victims and relatives weighWitness to D C snipers execution
Virginia set to execute John Allen Muhammad, 48, by injection for 2002 DC area sniper attacks that killed 10 and wounded 3. Survivors and families express a range of motives from revenge to justice, with some planning to witness the event and others staying away.
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